Telegram’s agreement to set up an office in Kazakhstan aligns with the firm’s increasing compliance efforts as its CEO remains in France amid an ongoing investigation.
Cryptocurrency-friendly messenger Telegram is moving to improve compliance and communication with regulators in Kazakhstan by establishing a local office.
Telegram has agreed to appoint a local representative and open an office in the Republic of Kazakhstan, the Ministry of Digital Development, Innovations and Aerospace Industry announced on Oct. 14.
According to Minister Zhaslan Madiyev, Telegram’s physical presence in the country will be an “important step to increase control over content” on the messaging platform.